→ Laos visa for Russian citizens
Laos passport holders can enjoy a visa-free journey to Russia for stays up to 30 days, a welcome ease for exploring the vastness of the Eurasian continent. While no visa fee is required for this duration, remember that only a tourist visa is applicable, even with the visa-free status. Keep in mind the significant time zone difference, with Moscow being 4 hours behind Vientiane, and consider exchanging your Kip for Rubles before departure, as currency exchange upon arrival can be less favorable.
Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
Visa options
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Visit, 30 days)
30d$0valid 1mo
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Visit, 15 days)
15d$0valid 15d
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Visit, 14 days)
14d$0valid 14d
TouristTourist Visa (T‑B3)
30dvalid 2mo
TransitTransit Visa (Tr‑B3)
5dvalid 2mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (NI‑B2)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkLabor Visa (LA‑B2) – 3‑month multiple entry
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
WorkLabor Visa (LA‑B2) – 6‑month multiple entry
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
WorkLabor Visa (LA‑B2) – 12‑month multiple entry
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherNon‑Immigrant Visa (NI‑B3) – General non‑immigrant
30dvalid 2mo
StudentStudent Visa (ST)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherMedia Visa
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherOfficial / Service / Courtesy Visa
180d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherSpecial Economic Zone Visa on Arrival – Golden Triangle SEZ
30dvalid 2mo
TouristTOURIST VISA (T-B3)
30d
OtherSHORT-TERM VISA (NI-B3)
BusinessBUSINESS VISA (NI-B2)
WorkLONG-TERM VISA (I-B3)
WorkEXPERT VISA (E-B2)
WorkLABOUR VISA (LA-B2)
TransitTRANSIT VISA (TR-B3)
StudentSTUDENT VISA (ST-B2)
OtherMEDIA VISA (M-B2)
OtherOFFICIAL VISA (S-A2)
$0multiple-entry
FamilySPOUSE VISA (SP-B3)
OtherCOURTESY VISA (C-B1)
$0multiple-entry